Magdelene magazine is a lifestyle and fashion magazine. I chose to create this type of magazine because I wanted full creative freedom with the concepts and themes that I was interested in. The concept that I decided to use as a theme for my magazine was Roman catholicism’s influence on fashion and trends. This is a theme that I have noticed in many luxury collections and was inspired by the many pieces of religious art that I have been able to see while in Italy.
Italian culture is something that is obviously prevalent in Italian brands and many brands have full collections and ad campaigns strictly dedicated to commenting on and imitating Italian fashion and culture in certain regions. Catholicism, although prevalent in many cultures, is especially valued in Italy as it is the epicenter of Catholicism (ie. Roman Catholicism). Religion in Italy has a rich history and affects most of its cities’ famous architecture and art. This is no different when it comes to Italian influences in fashion.